North East

Bradford College

Durham University

Leeds Metropolitan University

Leeds Trinity University

Newcastle University

Northumbria University

Sheffield Hallam University

Teesside University

York St John University

University of Bradford

University of Huddersfield

University of Hull

University of Leeds 

University of Sheffield

University of Sunderland

University of York

Group Chair

Nicola Noble, Teesside University
Email: n.noble@tees.ac.uk

Nicola was elected to the role of HELOA North East Group Chair in August 2012. She is currently Student Recruitment Manager at Teesside University supporting the widening participation agenda and undergraduate, postgraduate and part-time recruitment. She has worked in Higher Education for 10 years, joining HELOA in 2003/04, and has previously worked at Durham University.

Nicola’s role as NE Group Chair includes chairing 4 group meetings per year, co-ordinating HELOA activity for the North East region and representing the views and activity of the group at UK Committee meetings. 

Group Vice-Chair, Training

James Kennedy, Leeds Trinity University College
Email: j.kennedy@leedstrinity.ac.uk

James has been an active member of HELOA for six years and has held the position of Vice-Chair (Training) since March 2012. He currently works as Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer at Leeds Trinity University College. James’ role within HELOA is to co-ordinate the regular training sessions that follow our regional meetings. If you have any suggestions for training or facilitators then please let James know.

Group Vice-Chair, Partnerships

Helen Kay, Sheffield Hallam University
Email: h.kay@shu.ac.uk

Helen was elected to the post of Vice-Chair (Partnerships) in March 2012. She is currently employed in the Pre-Enrolment Team at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen’s role within HELOA is to develop the relationships with organisations such as the Student Finance Company and NASMA as well as with other HELOA regions and within the North East group itself. She will also be overseeing the collaborative work taking place amongst the North East member institutions.

Group Secretary

Amy Clow, The University of York
Email: amy.clow@york.ac.uk

Amy currently works in the Widening Participation Team at The University of York. As Group Secretary, she is largely responsible for the organisation and reporting of the quarterly group meetings. Amy also manages the subscription data of the group members. If you’re unsure about anything to do with our meetings or your membership details, she’ll be happy to help.

Group Treasurer

Jane Murphy, The University of Huddersfield
Email: j.murphy@hud.ac.uk

Jane has been a Schools Liaison Officer at the University of Huddersfield for eight years and an active member of HELOA during this time. Her duties as Group Treasurer include managing the group accounts, compiling the annual budget, collecting subscriptions as well as contributing to committee matters.

Group Web Officer

Joy Nixon, The University of Huddersfield
Email: j.m.nixon@hud.ac.uk

Joy has worked at the University of Huddersfield within Schools and Colleges Liaison for 7 years and has recently joined HELOA.  Joy’s duties as Web Officer include monitoring the content of the North East HELOA website, adding and updating details of committee members, meetings, publications, member information and forthcoming events. Please contact Joy with any information you wish to be added to the website.

UCAS Higher Education Conventions

Humberside - Tuesday 18th June 2013
University of Hull (Category B)

West and North Yorkshire - Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th June 2013
Leeds Metropolitan University Headingley Campus (Category B)

Sheffield - Friday 21^st June 2013
Sheffield Arena (Category A)

For more information about these events and to book places, please see the UCAS Convention Guide

Publications:

The North East HELOA region produces a guide for students considering higher education with details of all the institutions within the region and the courses available.

A copy is available to download here.

University of Leeds

Event: Teachers’ and Advisors’ Conference

Date and Time: Wednesday 15^th May 2013, 9am – 3:30pm

Cost: Free

Target Audience:  Heads of Sixth Form, Post-16 Careers Advisors, FE College/Sixth Form Tutors, Higher Education Advisors

Further information: This free, one-day event is designed to give colleagues an update on developments at the institution and provide information on key issues affecting students applying to Higher Education. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with academics, admissions tutors, widening participation/outreach staff and current undergraduates.

Booking information: Further information regarding the conference programme and booking details will be published shortly on www.leeds.ac.uk/teachers.  If you have any questions in the meantime, please email s.stephenson@adm.leeds.ac.uk

York St John University

Event: Information Day for teachers, careers advisers and heads of sixth form

Date and Time: Wednesday 15 May 2013, 9.30am – 3.15pm

Cost: Free

Target Audience: Teachers, tutors, Heads of Sixth Forms, Careers Advisers

Further information: We know that advising students about entry to higher education can be challenging, especially given what seems like frequent changes to student funding and qualifications.

This event will provide teachers and careers advisors with a free, full-day event which we hope will meet the needs of both new and experienced practitioners. This conference aims to give those

involved in advising higher education applicants up-to-date information about York St John University and the higher education sector as a whole.

Booking information: Further information is available here http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/visit-us/career-adviser-information-day.aspx

University of York 

Event: Conference for Sixth Form Heads, Teachers and Careers Advisers

Date and Time: Tuesday 21 May 2013, 9.30am – 3.30pm (tbc)

Cost: Free

Target Audience: Teachers, tutors, Heads of Sixth Forms, Careers Advisers

Further information: This conference aims to give those involved in advising with higher education applicants up-to-date information about the University of York and the higher education sector as a whole.

Booking information: Booking will be available online at http://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/outreach/post-16/

Welcome from Group Chair:

Welcome to HELOA North East.

As the 16 HEIs of the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside we meet four times a year to share best practice and discuss the issues related to our line of work. We also provide a number of training opportunities throughout the year to ensure that our members are kept up to date with the latest developments in the sector.

We produce a group booklet that gives details of all member institutions and the courses available; and we are looking at how we can continue to raise the profile of the association within the region.

If you have any questions about HELOA, or have any suggestions for the group then please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Best wishes,

Nicola Noble, HELOA North East Chair

Meetings and Training Opportunities

The North East HELOA group hold four group meetings each year. Following each meeting a training session is offered. The meetings scheduled for 2013 are:

• 16 May at Leeds Trinity University

• 26 September at University of Sunderland

• 12 December at University of Bradford

Vice Chair (Training) – James Kennedy, Leeds Trinity University
j.kennedy@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Bradford College: 
Charlotte Cooper, Education Liaison Team Leader
c.cooper2@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Durham University: 
Kathryn Shaw, Student Recruitment Officer,
student.recruitment@durham.ac.uk

Kirklees College
Melanie Field,  Student Recruitment and Information Manager,
mfield@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Leeds Metropolitan University: 
Zoe Marlow, Undergraduate Marketing Manager, 
z.marlow@leedsmet.ac.uk

Leeds Trinity University: 
James Kennedy, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer (Recruitment),
J.Kennedy@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Newcastle University: 
Michael Barras, Student Recruitment Manager,
Michael.Barrass@ncl.ac.uk

Northumbria University: 
Kelley Evans, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, 
Kelley.evans@northumbria.ac.uk

Sheffield Hallam University: 
Helen Kay – Pre-enrolment Co-ordinator (Outreach and UK Recruitment Development), 
h.kay@shu.ac.uk

Teesside University: 
Nicola Noble, Recruitment Manager,
N.Noble@tees.ac.uk

York St John University: 
Harriet Metcalfe, Schools & Colleges Liaison Manager, 
h.metcalfe@yorksj.ac.uk

University of Bradford: 
Rachel Lister, Deputy Education Liaison Manager, 
r.a.lister1@bradford.ac.uk

University of Huddersfield: 
Joy Nixon, Schools and Colleges Liaison,
j.m.nixon@hud.ac.uk

University of Hull: 
Hilary Jones, Head of Student Recruitment Service, 
h.a.jones@hull.ac.uk

University of Leeds: 
Rebecca Sykes, Education Outreach Lead Officer, 
r.sykes@leeds.ac.uk

University of Sheffield: 
Laura Maltman UK/EU Student Recruitment Officer, 
l.maltman@sheffield.ac.uk

University of Sunderland: 
Catryn Davies,
catryn.davies@sunderland.ac.uk

University of York: 
Andrea Bourne, Student Recruitment Manager,
admissions-liaison@york.ac.uk